POSITION DESCRIPTION Directorate: Division: Business Unit: Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate Finance and Budget Division Budget Management and Analysis Position Title: Director, Budget Management and Analysis Social Policy Branch E147 Executive 1.3 Position Number: Classification: Directorate Overview CMTEDD leads the ACT Public Service (ACTPS) and provides strategic advice and support to the Chief Minister, Treasurer, Minister for Economic Development and the Cabinet on policy, financial and economic matters, service delivery and whole of government issues. The Directorate facilitates the implementation of government priorities and drives many new initiatives. The Directorate is responsible for collecting and managing taxation revenue; managing the Government's financial assets and liabilities, including superannuation liabilities and investments; and providing advice to the Government and ACT agencies on the Territory's budget and financial management, economic and revenue policy, federal financial relations, and workers compensation policy. The Directorate is also responsible for Shared Services which provides financial, IT and HR support across Government. The Economic Development focus is on land release, facilitating business development, investment, sport and recreation, tourism and events, arts, and other government activity, often in coordination with the private sector, to increase the economic performance of the ACT. Division Overview The Finance and Budget Division (FABD) is responsible for advising the Government and agencies on the development of the Territory’s Budget, advising on financial issues relating to agencies and the Territory. Business Unit Overview Budget Management and Analysis is responsible for assisting in the development of the Territory’s annual budget, monitoring, analysing and reporting to the Government and other stakeholders on the financial position of a broad range of Government agencies and GPO Box 158 Canberra ACT 2601 | phone: 132281 | www.act.gov.au businesses, and advising Government and agencies on financial management, resource allocation, and budget development issues. Duties/Responsibilities The primary responsibilities for this position are to:  Lead and manage the Branch.  Provide advice or guidance and policy aand budget issues to a diverse range of stakeholders including the Treasurer, Under Treasurer and government agencies.  Undertake strategic review and analysis of emerging budget, policy and financial issues, and identify and communicate options.  Ensure regular engagement with agencies on budget and policy issues.  Undertake high level representation in cross agency working groups and fora, including provision of advice on Government’s financial and budget policy/strategy, and governance policies and commercial issues.  As a member of the Senior Executive team, play a strong strategic leadership role in achieving the objectives and outputs of the Directorate; support and lead the development of a high performance culture; assist the Executive Director in the management of the Division; and provide professional and responsive support and advice to the Under Treasurer and Minister.  Undertake the role by utilising contemporary skills and approaches to multi-tasking, managing complex issues and dealing with time pressures. This will also include capacity and capability building of the Branch, managing risk, and operational planning to ensure advice and service quality is maintained. The Director is responsible for managing and developing staff in the branch, and fostering positive and productive relationships with stakeholders inside and outside the Government and the ACTPS. The Director reports to the Executive Director of the Finance and Budget Division, and forms part of the Executive Management Group for the Division. Selection Criteria Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field will be highly regarded. The selection criteria are based on The ACTPS Executive Capabilities: Leads and values people  Motivates and develops people  Values diversity and respects individuals  Builds a culture of improving practice Shapes strategic thinking    Inspires a sense of purpose and direction Encourages innovation and engages with risk Thinks broadly and develops solutions Achieve results with integrity  Develops organisational capability to deliver results  Manages resources wisely and with probity  Progresses evidence based policies and procedures  Shows sound judgement, is responsive and ethical Fosters collaboration  Listens and communicates with influence  Engages efficiently across government  Builds and maintains key relationships Exemplifies citizen, community and service focus  Understands, anticipates and evaluates client needs  Creates partnerships and co-operation  Works to improve outcomes Executive Capabilities are a way of describing the behaviours that characterise successful ACTPS executives and the values and personal attributes that support these behaviours. They also provide an integrated and consistent means of assisting executives to identify developmental needs and achieve significant and measurable growth in areas such as leadership, strategic vision and effective management. Information on Executive Capabilities for the ACTPS is available at http://www.cmd.act.gov.au/governance